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Associate Town Planner
Location: Sutton, London
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property developer as they look to appoint an Associate Town Planner to join their team in Sutton.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting and urgent requirement for an experienced planning professional to take a senior role within a high-performing development team. The successful candidate will help drive forward a portfolio of housing-led projects across the southern Home Counties, with a particular focus on greenfield development.
You will play a key role in shaping planning strategy, managing applications, and influencing development outcomes on a range of land and residential projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to work client-side or step into a more strategic, commercially focused planning role.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications
Providing strategic planning advice to support the delivery of housing schemes
Managing external consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams
Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility assessments, and planning risk evaluations
Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups
Supporting land promotion and allocation strategies within Local Plans
Contributing to project management, programme delivery, and company growth
Requirements:
Several years of post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy or client-side environment
Strong background in housing-led planning projects
Comfortable working on greenfield development within the southern Home Counties
MRTPI chartership (or working towards it with significant relevant experience)
Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive, commercially minded approach and the confidence to manage projects independentlyInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) orDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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